Decanter World Wine Awards (UK) : gold medal winners
The World Wine Awards presented by Britain’s Decanter magazine reflect regional styles, celebrate the diversity of wine and promote value for money in highlighting quality – gold, silver, bronze and commendation medals awarded, with regional and international trophies awarded for the best wines as judged in various price bands.
The following represents top South African wine achievements in the competition:
2010
GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY WINNERS:
Cape Point Vineyards Isliedh 2008
Da Capo Vineyards Idiom Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc 2006
De Heuvel Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2009
Glenwood Vigneron's Selection Chardonnay 2008
Kleine Zalze Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2009
Oak Valley Pinot Noir 2008
Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2009
Robertson Winery Constitution Road Shiraz 2006
Uva Mira Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2008
OTHER GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:
Amani Vineyards Chardonnay 2008
Cape Point Vineyards Isleidh 2009
Dieu Donné Shiraz 2007
Doolhof Wine Estate Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2008
Escapades Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Fairview Cyril Back Shiraz 2007
Hamilton Russell Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008
KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2008
Meerendal Bin 159 Shiraz 2006
Nederburg Private Bin R121 Shiraz 2006
Nederburg Private Bin R163 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Rijk's Estate Syrah 2007
Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Syrah 2007
Spier Private Collection Shiraz 2007
Stellenrust 44 Chenin Blanc 2008
2009
GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY WINNERS:
Beaumont Hope Marquerite 2008
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2008
Cederberg Private Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Cederberg Private Cellar Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Kaapzicht Steytler Pinotage 2006
Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2008
Perdeberg Rex Equus Shiraz 2007
Pongracz Desiderius 2001
Rustenberg Chardonnay 2007
Schalk Burger & Sons Welbedacht Hat Trick 2006
Swartland Indalo Nature's Way Shiraz 2006
OTHER GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:
Amani Cabernet Franc Merlot 2007
Beyerskloof Synergy Cape Blend Reserve 2005
KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz 2006
Cederberg Shiraz 2007
Cloof Crucible Shiraz 2006
Signatures of Doolhof Malbec 2007
Eikendal Classique 2005
Engelbrecht Els Ernie Els 2005
Fairview Cyril Back Shiraz 2006
Fairview Eenzaamheid Shiraz 2006
Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2008
Havana Hills Kobus 2005
Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 2006
Kanonkop Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Kanonkop Pinotage 2005
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Shiraz 2006
La Motte Pierneef Shiraz Viognier 2007
Rust en Vrede Estate 2006
Saronsberg Full Circle 2006
Saxenburg Select Shiraz 2003
Spice Route Flagship Syrah 2006
Tokara Chardonnay 2007
Tokara Zondernaam Sauvignon Blanc 2008
2008
GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY WINNERS:
Amani Cabernet Franc Merlot 2006
Cederberg Shiraz 2006
Cederberg Sustainable Chenin Blanc 2007
Delheim Edelspatz Noble Late Harvest 2007
Engelbrecht Els 2005
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2004
Kanonkop Pinotage 2004
KWV Mentor Selection Chenin Blanc 2006
Lomond Pincushion Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2007
Rustenberg Five Soldiers 2006
Tokara White 2006
OTHER GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:
Buitenverwachting Christine 2003
Cape Point Isliedh 2005
Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Elgin Vintners Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Elgin Vintners Shiraz 2006
Escapades Shiraz 2006
Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2007
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2002
Morgenster Estate 2004
Southern Right Pinotage 2006
Spier Private Collection Shiraz 2005
Spier Vintage Selection Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2005
Spice Route Flagship Syrah 2005
2007
GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY WINNERS:
Boschendal Cecil John Reserve Syrah 2004
Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Cederberg V Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Columella 2004 (Sadie Family)
Oak Valley Blend 2004
Spice Route Malabar 2004
The FMC Forrester Meinert Chenin 2004 (Ken Forrester)
OTHER GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:
Alexanderfontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (Ormonde)
Avontuur Shiraz 2004
Boschendal Cecil John Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Chocolate Block 2005 (Boekenhoutskloof)
Elgin Vintners Agama 2005
Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Kumkani Lanner Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2006 (Company of Wine People)
Rust en Vrede Estate 2003
Saxenburg Shiraz Select 2002
Spice Route Malabar 2003
Waterkloof Circumstance 2005
2006
GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY WINNERS:
Beyerskloof 2001
Brampton Shiraz 2004 (Rustenberg)
Cloof Crucible Shiraz 2004
Eikendal Chardonnay 2004
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2003
Kaapzicht Steytler Vision 2003
Oak Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Rietvallei 1908 Muscadel 2003
Stellenzicht Reserve Semillon 2003
OTHER GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:
Bellingham The Maverick SMV 2003
Clos Malverne Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2001
Goat-Roti 2004 (Fairview)
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2003
Mount Rozier Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvée Burr 2004
Spier Vintage Selection Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier 2004
2005
TROPHY WINNERS:
Alto Shiraz 2001 (Best SA Rhone Varietal over £10)
Bellingham The Maverick Chenin Blanc 2004, DGB (Best SA Single Varietal White under £10)
Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2003, KWV (Best SA Chardonnay under £10)
Credo Sauvignon Blanc 2004, Omnia (Best SA Sauvignon Blanc over £10)
Hartenberg Reserve Chardonnay 2003 (Best SA Chardonnay over £10)
Kleine Zalze Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2004 (Best SA Single Varietal White over £10)
Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest 2003 (Best SA Sweet under £10)
GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:
Cloof Crucible Shiraz 2003
Credo Sauvignon Blanc 2004 (Omnia)
Glen Carlou Syrah 2004
Kleine Zalze Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2004
2004
TROPHY WINNERS:
Brampton Shiraz Viognier 2002, Rustenberg (Best SA Rhone Varietal under £10)
Mont du Toit 2001 (Best SA Bordeaux Varietal over £10)
Rickety Bridge Shiraz 2000 (Best SA Rhone Varietal over £10)
GOLD MEDAL WINNERS:
Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Merlot 2001
Lindhorst Shiraz 2002
Spice Route Flagship Syrah 2001
